USER'S GUIDE

HR-371
Refrigerant Recycler

Installation/Operation & Maintenance Manual

Before use, read and understand this manual thoroughly. "Safety Cautions” are established to keep your
safe and prevent damages on properties, so you are wanted to read them carefully. The manual may be
changed without any prior notice for quality improvement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Introduction
Special features of the product 1
Parts Names 3
Locations of Plate and Label 5
Functions of Control Panel 7
Specifications 8

Safety cautions 9

Safety
Danger/Warning/Caution 9

Installation 11
Transportation and Cautions 11
Installation 12

Installation
Preparation 13
Refrigerant transfer(Charge) 13
Preparation 1-Connecting a hose to a vehicle 15
Preparation 2-Check refrigerant/oil and air 17
conditioner's condition

Preparation
Operation 19
Auto/Semi-auto mode 19
-Semi-auto mode 20
-Auto mode 21
Manual Work Mode 22
-Recovery 23

Operation
-Vacuum operation 25
-Oil replenishment 26
-Charge operation 27
Maintenance 29
Enter the device maintenance 29

Maintenance
-Refill operation 29
-Purge operation 31
-Recycle operation 32
-Enter works 33
-Enter H/W 34
Troubleshooting & Maintenance 35
-Troubleshooting 35
Appendix

-How to remove the front cover 37

-Zero setting of High/Low Pressure gauges 38
- How to put on top skin(protective plastic) 38
Appendix 39
Cautions of Air Conditioner Maintenance 40
Cautions when using a vacuum pump 41
Table of Air Conditioner Health-Check List 42

■This manual is prepared on April 2007.

Specifications in this manual are subject to change for quality improvement
without prior notice.
 Introduction Introduce the characteristics of HR-371

Special features of the product

Introduction

■ Design
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by
professional designers’ hands. It not only
functions as a machine for servicing but only
decorates your office beautifully.

■ Largest capacity
▶The domestically largest capacity recovery
compressor(HBP Type) and vacuum pump
guarantee the quickest work.

■ Safety system
▶A user can work in a safer environment
thanks to our unique safety measures, for
instance, system check, excessive pressure
preventive system, high pressure preventive
system, cylinder safety valve system, refrigerant
leakage preventive system, low refrigerant
 warning system from supply cylinder.
Introduction Introduce the characteristics of HR-371

■ Max. size pressure gauge

▶For more convenient work, the largest
diameter high/low pressure gauges are
adopted together with a digital pressure gauge

Introduction

■ Oil separator exclusive for a

collector(USA)
▶Even very tiny particles from oils may
be filtered and separated by oil separator
exclusive for a collector(USA).

■ System health-check function

▶The machine smartly can execute health-
check with electronic scale, remaining
refrigerant level, low pressure sensor, air
purge, temperature sensor and etc.

■ Core type refrigerant filter drier

▶Inside the machine, the multi-functional core
block type refrigerant filter drier is adopted.
Instead filters for moisture of which particles
are large, this multi-functional dry filter can
process tiny moisture, acid, sludge and more
other substances, securing the extreme
performance.

■ Built-in large capacity cylinder

▶The large capacity recovery cylinder boasts
the largest capacity for passenger car(21.7kg
DOT), which has been approved in U.S.A. and
several vehicles can be processed only by one
charging.

■ Convenience function
▶Additional functions such as auto air purge
function, automatic used oil discharge system,
Recycle and Charge, which have been adopted
only for a higher version, are contained in the
machine, and a holder for supply cylinder is
also served, maximizing the use convenience.


 Introduction Parts Names

Parts Names

■ LCD Display

■ High pressure gauge

Introduction ■ Low pressure
hose connector
■ Cylinder pressure

■ High pressure
■ New oil valve
hose connector

■ Used oil
Bottle

■ New oil
Bottle

■ Low pressure
gauge

■ Keypad

■ High pressure
valve

■ Fixed wheel
■ Low pressure
valve

■ 3”rotating caster

■ Fixed plate


Introduction Parts Names

■ Power S/W

■ Light weight shelve

Introduction
■ Vacuum oil display

■ Grip

■ Hose holder

■ Refrigerant
Velcro band

■ Refrigerant
holder

■ Cooling fan


 Introduction Locations of Plate and Label

Locations of Plate and Label

Introduction
■ R-134a Refrigerant Display sticker

■ Quick Guide

■ Heshbon Symbol


Introduction Locations of Plate and Label

■ Vacuum oil check Introduction

■ Plate

■ Power Indicator

■ Cautions


 Introduction Functions of Control Panel

Functions of Control Panel

■ Names & Functions

Introduction

(3) LCD Display

(1) High pressure

gauge

CYCLE / VACUUM / CHARGER HR-371

(2) Low pressure
gauge

(4) Keypad

1 Functions of Keypad
1) Direction keys / Number keys
- Direction keys: LCD display status,
brightness adjustment
- Enter numbers: 1 ~ 4

2) System Operation Mode Setup key /

Number keys
- Recovery, vacuum, charging, auto,
semi-auto, leakage key
- Enter: used to modify time and
refrigerant level
- Enter numbers: 5 ~ 9, 0

3) Start, End key

- When starting or ending a work


Introduction Specifications.

Specifications

Item Spec. Remarks

Model HR-371 Speed Cool

Introduction
R(CFC)-12,
Refrigerant R(HFC)-134a
customized order
Electronic scale, sen�
Control Microprocessor sor, solenoid applied
technology

Scale range 5g / 75kg

Moisture, acid, sludge,

Filter 33.5g.In_4.1ton banish, composite
type

Cylinder cap. 21.7kg D.O.T. certified

Vacuum Vacuum exclusive

140ℓ/min
pump pump

Power AC 220V / 60Hz

Recovery
16cc/rev 1/2HP, HBP
compressor
Temperature
10~45℃
range
500(W) X 710(D) X
Dimensions
1,090(H)

Enjoy repairing
Your source of excellent equipment


 Safety A user should read the following important information carefully to
cautions keep oneself from any injury and prevent any property from damages.

Danger/Warning/Caution

Illustration rules 1. A user may die or be seriously injured unless

the indication is kept.

2. A user may be seriously injured or may not

It explains illustrative
avoid damages on properties unless the indica�
marks thoroughly used
in the manual. Read tion is kept.
them carefully, being
3. A user may be injured or may not avoid dam�
helpful to you. The rule
is applicable only to the ages on properties unless the indication is kept.
manuals of HESHBON
Co.,Ltd 4. Terms’ definition to improve your better
understanding.

Safety 5. It helps you use the product efficiently.

6. Important safety notices or checks during the

use of this product.

After purchasing a refrigerant, make sure to check its

MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) or pressure proper�
ties on Internet or from your dealer before use.

Do not work with the Never attempt to work Do not touch the Make sure to check the
machine in a place in a place around power cable with wet proper temp./pressure
directly exposed to a fire. hands. range of a refrigerant
rain or water. / use the designated
▶It may cause serous ▶It may caus serious ▶It may cause serious refrigerant products
injury. injury. injury. only.
▶ It may cause seri�
ous injury.

Do not handle this Do not work with the Make sure to wear Do not pull out the
machine if you are not machine on a unleveled safety goggles. electric cable with
full comprehend the floor. excessive force.
manual ▶It may generate ▶If refrigerant or oil
(abnormal operation inaccurate measure� splashes to the eyes, ▶ It may cause electric
of buttons may cause ments (A precise elec� it may cause serious shock or a fire.
problems) tronic scale is built in). injuries.


 Safety A user should read the following important information carefully to
cautions keep oneself from any injury and prevent any property from damages.

Make sure to wear Do not use several Always keep the con� Handle this machine
gloves when handling plugs of electric prod� tact point between the in a well-ventilated
this machine. ucts on an outlet. power plug and outlets place.
clean.
▶When refrigerant ▶It may cause electric ▶It may cause elec� ▶Ventilate a work�
touches the skin, it shock or a fire. tric shock or a fire. place frequently.
may cause frostbite

Safety

Do not use any Pull out the power plug Do not expose this It is prohibited to
improper button when this machine is product to direct disassemble or modify
while the machine is not used for a long sunrays. this machine without
working. time or there is any permission.
thunder or lightning.
▶It may cause a ▶It may cause a ▶It may cause a ▶ It may cause a
problem problem problem problem.

Do not place any Make sure use an Do not bend it forcibly Please read this
heavy article on it. outlet with grounding or press on it with a manual carefully and
connection. heavy article, fully understand the
▶It may cause a content before use.
problem. ▶It may cause a ▶It may cause a ▶ Unless dangerous
problem. problem. or warning notices are
kept, it may result in
serious accidents.

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 Installation Please check how to carry and install this machine.

Transportation and Cautions

Carrying

Basically, this machine should

be carried by a forklift once it is
arrived on an installation place
but if there is not forklift, three
or more persons should carry
this machine so that no impact
is applied on it.

▶Push the product to a place

to install.

▶Unpack the machine and

check it carefully.
Installation
▶Check whether it contains
components accurately.
(once any parts missing are
found, contact the company.)

When lifting up or lowering this

machine, three persons should
move together; the back may
hurt when moving it.

Cautions

▶The machine is designed to

be mobile.

▶Since it contains a precise

scale and precise sensor in it,
excessive movements or im�
pact may damage it.

▶Do not move it or apply any

impact while this machine is
working, which may affect the
results of operation.

▶Make sure to use this ma�

chine on a leveled floor.

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Installation Please check how to carry and install this machine.

Installation

1 Check the attachments

Please check whether the attachments
are normally placed as described in the
manual.

2 Power supply
Allow the power and turn on the power
switch. Then, check whether the LCD dis�
play works normally. If normal, it shows
the indication as presented in the left
figure.

Installation

3 Move to waiting display.

After checking the above indication, press
End button to move the waiting display.

4 LCD display adjustment

- Start adjusting LCD display(key 2).
- Adjust the brightness with Up/Down
buttons(key 2/key 4).
- LCD display lamp can be turned on or
off with L/R buttons(Key 1/Key 3).
- After setting the machine, press End
button.

Checkpoint before using SpeedCool-R134a refrigerant

Before using HR-371 SpeedCool, check the re�
R134a frigerant type in air conditioner of a vehicle. You
can find this information from a vehicle's service
HFC
manual or printing below the bonnet. However,
a vehicle may have a mixed refrigerant, so it is
necessary to test it with ‘Refrigerant Tester’
to check it accurately.
Do not use any mixed refrigerant in the Speed�
Cool, which is designed only for R134a. If it
collects any other refrigerant, it may cause the
increase of system pressure or damage parts,
resulting in a problem.
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 Preparation

Refrigerant transfer(Charge)

Refrigerant Charge is to move a refrigerant from supply cyl�

inder to inside cylinder. If the refrigerant in supply cylinder is
lower than 5 psi, it shows “No refrigerant in supply cylinder”
and stops. Before starting operating, replace the supply re�
frigerant cylinder.

1 Connecting a refrigerant connector.

1.Connect a refrigerant Connect the Charge refrigerant you
transfer nipple to the purchased to the connector and
cylinder(closely stick it
to the connector).
start transferring the refrigerant to
the SpeedCool.

2.Connect a lower For the quick adaptor used

pressure hose(slightly when connecting the hose,
tighten it because con� refer to page 15.
necting the hose may
press O-ring).

Preparation
Caution of handling refrigerant:
3.Open the re� make sure to wear goggles and
frigerant cylinder gloves every time you handle a
valve(check any
leakage). refrigerant.

2 Check leakage.
Use soapsuds to check any leakage
on the refrigerant connector.
▶Checkpoint when any leakage is
found
Turn off the valve and disconnect
it. Check whether the connector’s
rubber ring and cylinder connector
are damaged. If no damage is found,
retry to connect it. If a refrigerant is
still leaking even though the product
is not damaged or in problem, con�
tact your dealer.

3 Upsetting a refrigerant cylinder

Upset a refrigerant cylinder.

▶A supply cylinder should be con�

nected to liquid side(L or LIQUID)
13 and then, move it back upright.
 Preparation

4 Press the button to transfer refrigerant.

If pressing the button on the control
℃ panel of the SpeedCool, it shows
maintenance entry display.
Press No.1 button to select Gas/
Purge/Recycle.
Press No.1 button again to select
refrigerant transfer.

5 Start transferring refrigerant.

SpeedCool starts transferring refrigerant
from supply cylinder to inside refrigerant
cylinder.
The amount as much as entered by an
operator is transferred(up to 10kg).
(Example of Setting) 5kg is set
Once 5kg(settting) is set, SpeedCool
stops and indicates the message as pre�
sented in the left figure.
Close the valve on the supply cylinder
and press Start button. Then, it starts
Line Recovery to collect the remaining
Preparation
refrigerant in it for a minute(5kg and less
is not entered).

The total volume of the refrigerant

volume inside it and the transferred
volume are displayed.

6 Refill completed
Upon the completion of collecting
refrigerant, the LCD display shows a
message “Refill completed.”
▶(Example of Setting) if 5kg is set,
it shows about 5,200g; 5kg plus a
(Example of Setting) 5kg is set volume collected from line.

Checkpoint when refrigerant Charge is

not possible
(1) Check whether high/low pressure 7 Work Preparation completed.
valves and inside/supply refrigerant
valves are open. Separate the supply cylinder and
(2) Check whether O-ring on a refriger� store it. You readily start working.
ant transfer valve is pressurized.
(3) Slightly tighten the refrigerant trans�
Now, you can start working.
fer valve when connecting it(to avoid
any leakage)
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 Preparation

Preparation 1 Connecting a hose to a vehicle

▶Before using the SpeedCool, it describes how to connect

high/low pressure connector to a vehicle.

▶SpeedCool is designed to collect or refill refrigerant from/to

the air conditioner of a vehicle with an engine off. Make sure
to collect or refill refrigerant after starting a vehicle, connector
it to the designated connector, checking the air conditioner’s
status with the high/low pressure gauges of SpeedCool and
then stopping the engine.

▶Vehicle’s air conditioner contains high pressure line

and low pressure line.
- Low Pressure Line: a line with low pressure to absorb
gas refrigerant from the compressor
- High Pressure Line: a high pressure line with a mixed
refrigerant of gas and liquid compressed in the com�
pressor.

1 Quick Adaptor for R(HFC)-134a

The connection hose and connector
Preparation
of SpeedCool are colorfully divided
by high/low pressure part; high pres�
sure is in red and low pressure is in
blue(the connector supplied in the
SpeedCool is the quick adaptor ex�
clusive for R(HFC)-134a; high/low
pressure parts are connected in the
same way

2 Open the fixed handle on the connector

Check whether the handle fixed on
the top is completely open.

3 Lifting up the round part.

Lift up the fixed round part below the
quick connector.

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Preparation

Inserting to an air conditioner

5 service nipple.
Align the center of round hole on
an air conditioner service nipple of
a vehicle and insert as presented in
the figure.

6 Lock the quick connector

After the insertion, turn it smoothly to
the direction indicated on the quick
connector until it does not move any
more.

High/low pressure service nipples

have different sizes. Check the
size of a connector and connect
it to the right size nipple.
Preparation

Detaching the quick connector

7 after work
After the works up to the above step,
separate the quick connector by turn�
ing the fixation screw reversely 2 or 3
times, lifting up the fixation bracket on
the bottom and pulling it up.

Do not unscrew the fixation screw

of the quick connector. It may
cause leakage of refrigerant or
missing pin, resulting in a problem.

If mounting the service coupling on the high/low pressure serv�

ice nipples when sand or dust are built on the nipples, make
sure to clean it up before insertion. If O-ring of the service
coupling is stained with dust or sand, it may cause a problem.
The high/low service nipples are expendables and are not ex�
cluded from the A/S service items. Please control the machine
in right way and use the machine rightly and safely

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 Preparation

Preparation 2-Check refrigerant/oil and air

conditioner's condition

1 Check refrigerant/oil
▶Check whether the refrigerant
level is higher than 3,000g in the
display(5,000g is appropriate vol�
ume to work)
▶Replenish the exclusive oil to the
new oil cylinder and empty the used
oil cylinder.

2 Check air conditioner's status

Check the status of air conditioner
in a vehicle.

▶Connect the high pressure cou�

pling to the air conditioner line of a
vehicle.

▶ Change the high/low pressure

Preparation valves of the SpeedCool to OFF.
ON ------ OFF

▶ If the low pressure gauge is 0 psi,

immediately apply vacuum and ex�
ecute vehicle's leakage test.

▶Start the engine, move the venti�

■ How to check a leakage
from air conditioner
1-Vacuum leakage test: make air
conditioner line of a vehicle
completely vacuum and check
any change in the digital low
pressure gauge.
2-Pressurization test: refill the
refrigerant into a vehicle as
much as one and half or twice
of the specified volume, check
any leakage sound and in
vestigate leaking points by
using soapsuds.
lation switch to level 2 and turn on
the air conditioner.
▶Then, determine whether the ve�
hicle’s air compressor is working
normally with the engine sound.
- Normal: it sounds crack regularly.
- Abnormal: abnormal sound.
No sound.
▶Check air conditioner's pressure.
-Check whether low pressure drops
between 40 ~ 10 or high pressure
rises between 150 ~ 350 with a
compressor ON.

Even after the refrigerant Recovery/Charge process using Speed�

Cool is complete, please execute the vehicle’s air-conditioner
17 system check as the above.
Preparation

Preparation 3-Enter numerical information

before work

When it is necessary to modify the operation hours and refrig�

erant volume, select an item to modify, press “Enter’ button
and change a new value.

Example of modifying operation hours and refrigerant

1 volume - Automatic

Select 'Vacuum' using vacuum key or direction keys.

Preparation
To enter 15, enter '1'and '5', completing '15'.
(Similarly, if, for instance, entering 30 minutes,
enter '3' and '0')

2 Change Charge volume-Change refrigerant volume

Select 'CHARGE' using charge key or direction keys.

Press '0', '7' and '0', twice, once and twice, respec�
tively to enter 00700.
(Similarly, if, for instance, entering 670, press '0', twice
'6' and '7' once ach and then, press '0' once)
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 Operation Using the Product

Auto/Semi-auto mode

Auto mode is used only when it is reasonably thought that a

vehicle’s air conditioner works normally because Recovery,
vacuum and Charge of refrigerant are automatically executed.
In Semi-auto mode, it collects refrigerant, makes it vacuum
and stops. The mode is used when a vehicle has a leakage, air
conditioning line is repaired or oil is to be refilled.

Semi-auto leakage test / Working procedure in Auto mode

Semi-auto leakage test Auto operation

Auto Press it once more, Auto

8 and it changes to
Auto mode 8

Execution Execution

Semi-auto Auto
1. Vacuum: 15 min 1. Vacuum: 10 min
LCD Display
2. Leakage: Test on 2. Oil: No
3. Time: 30 3. Refill: 650g

If modifying If modifying
How to modify
If not modifying Auto/Semi-auto If not modifying
operation settings

Execution Execution

Collection Collection
Vacuum Auto Auto Vacuum
Leakage test operations operations Refill
Operation (Buzzer sounds if
the above operations
(Buzzer sounds if
the above operations
finish) finish)

End End

How to change the settings in Semi-auto mode

Changing vacuum time Enter a value.

Change leakage test On or Off using L/R keys

Test on in display Enter a value.

How to change the settings in Auto mode

Changing vacuum time Enter a value.

Changing refilling volume Enter a value.

Working in Semi-auto mode is useful when

Refrigerant is to be replenished after separating air conditioning pipes and
parts and repairing the system.
Checking air pressure of vacuum gauge after checking any leakage from
a vehicle with no refrigerant or after making it vacuum; or
It is determined that oil is to be injected to refrigerant compressor
19 A vehicle coming in with air conditioner on, a vehicle of which air condi-
tioner has ever been used during the date and etc.
Operation Using the Product

■ Semi-auto mode

In Semi-auto mode
▶Recovery and vacuum are automatically executed in series.
▶Charge is executed when the inside cylinder contains more
1,500g than the Charge volume(Charge volume+1,500g).
▶Semi-auto mode is useful for a vehicle that is stored with
insufficient refrigerant or of which parts have been
disassembled for repairs.
▶After the semi-auto mode, an operator can continue any
desirable work in manual mode.

1 Start semi-auto operation

Operation

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 Operation Using the Product

■ Auto mode

In Auto mode-
▶Recovery, vacuum, Charge are automatically executed in
series.
▶If selecting"Auto/Semi-auto"and pressing"Start", it displays
auto setup. In addition, if selecting"Auto/Semi-auto"and
pressing"Start", it displays the semi-auto setup.
▶SpeedCool(HR-371) is designed not to execute Recovery for
the safety purpose if the gas volume inside the cylinder is 20kg
and higher.
▶Use only when Oil Refill is not Required.

1 Setting auto operation

Operation

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Operation Using the Product

Manual Work Mode

The mode is used when Recovery, vacuum, oil replenishment,

Charge and Recycle works are to be individually executed.

Manual mode operation procedure

Recovery

Press twice

Vacuum

Press twice

Time modification Enter a value

Oil replenishment

Turn on the new oil valve and replenish oil when the low pressure
gauge is 0 psi and lower after vacuum process.

Charge Operation
High pressure
valve ON
Low pressure
valve ON Press twice

Charge volume modification Enter a value

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 Operation Using the Product

■ Recovery

Recovery is the function absorbing refrigerant from air conditioner

to SpeedCool. Used oil, water and other impurities are separated
from the refrigerant through a filter and the filtrated refrigerant is
stored in the cylinder. Before collecting refrigerant, check the condi�
tion of air conditioner(refer to p.17 How to check air conditioner).
If high/low pressure gauges show 0 psi and lower in the inspection,
do not collect refrigerant. If the pressure is still higher than 0 psi
after Recovery, repeat the Recovery process once more.

1 Start refrigerant Recovery

누름
℃

Operation

2 Recovery completion
▶Finish the Recovery by pressing End button.
After the Recovery, check the pressure by using the low
pressure gauge and if it is 0psi and higher, repeat the
Recovery once more.

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Operation Using the Product

3 Diagnostic Information
▶Since the pressure of the system
rises excessively due to abnormal
pressure, the system needs check�
ing.
- Check whether the valve of inside
cylinder is opened.
- Check whether the air purge valve
is normal.

▶The inside cylinder is designed not

to execute Recovery for the safety
reason in case of 20kg and more.
When the message is displayed, it is
necessary to separately purchase a
cylinder that can be used for replen�
ishment, discharge refrigerant to the
supply cylinder by using refrigerant
charge function(key No.9) and ex�
ecute Recovery.

Once purchasing a cylinder for

replenishment, it is recommended
to make the cylinder vacuum and
use it in order to maintain the
Operation
purity of refrigerant.

4 Discharging refrigerant
▶Select No.9 in Waiting display.
▶Enter a Charge volume as same
as the Charge setting and execute
Charge.
▶Discharging refrigerant complete
- Press “End” button

When discharging refrigerant, the cylinder should be able to be re�

filled. And if making the cylinder vacuum before discharging, the work
can be implemented easily.
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 Operation Using the Product

■ Vacuum

It is necessary to execute vacuum before Charge refrigerant into a

vehicle. Vacuum functions as facilitating proper Charge of refrigerant
and discharging moisture accumulated in the dry filter of an air condi�
tioner and internal line.
It is recommended that vacuum time is 15 minutes. If remaining refrig�
erant is found during vacuum or if the pressure rises when starting or
during a work, it determines there is remaining refrigerant and stops.
At the moment, execute Recovery and then, continue vacuum.

1 Start vacuum

Operation

2 Vacuum complete
▶Press"End"button and complete vacuum. Check the low
pressure gauge after vacuum and then, check whether the
pressure gauge rises

3 Major diagnostic information

▶If remaining refrigerant is found during vacuum or if the
pressure rises when starting or during a work, SpeedCool de�
termines there is remaining refrigerant and stops. At the mo�
ment, it stops and displays “Pressure Exists.”

▶To collect refrigerant, execute Recovery.

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Operation Using the Product

■ Oil replenishment

If collecting refrigerant from an air conditioner of a vehicle,

the frozen oil is also collected in accordance with an operation
time of the air conditioner. The collected amount depends on
operation time(for instance, the gap may be 3 ~ 5 times be�
tween a status air conditioner is rarely used in spring time and
a status air conditioner is frequently use in summer season).
Best way is Oil replenish only amount drained Oil. You keep
work occording to manufacturer's manual.

▶When open the valve, make

sure to check whether the low
pressure gauge's needle is
within green area.
A valve to insert oil
for oil replenishment

Operation
2 Start replenishing oil
▶Once vacuum operation is complete, check whether the digital
low pressure gauge shows 0 psi.
▶Turn on the new oil insertion valve - after vacuum is complete.
(high/low pressure valve should be ON)
▶Replenish oil into a new oil bottle(properly)
- Oil type: R-134a
▶As the compressor oil is collected when collecting oil and
replacing parts, oil should be replenished.
(keep manufacturer's manual)

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 Operation Using the Product

■ Charge

Charge is to insert refrigerant into the air conditioner of a

vehicle. Make sure to refill a specified volume of refrigerant
after checking the volume by vehicle models/types. Charge is
not available if the remaining refrigerant inside the cylinder is
lower than the Charge volume about +1,500g. At the moment,
replenish the refrigerant by conveying refrigerant and then,
execute the operation.

1 Start Charge

Operation

2 Recharge
▶If it stops during Charge, a buzzer sounds and it shows a
message stating "Please start up, turn on the air
conditioner and press 'Start'".
▶According to the message, start the engine, turn on the air
conditioner and press Start.
▶Once fully refilled, it shows "Charge completed" in the
LCD display.

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Operation Using the Product

3 When Charge is difficult

▶If refrigerant level in a cylinder is low
(Charge volume + 1,500g and lower)
-Replenish refrigerant and retry
▶If vacuum operation is not normally execute
- If a vehicle can not be handled normally after
executing vacuum operation once, make sure to execute
vacuum for 30 minutes and longer and then, retry it.
▶If air conditioner's line is blocked
-Frequently, expansion valve drier may be blocked.
▶Impurities are built in the strainer on the air conditioner's
hose connection
- Execute Recovery and disassemble and clean the
assembly
▶Parts to be inspected(frozen status of each part)
- frozen around the expansion valve
- frozen around a drier
- partially frozen around a hose

■ Leakage test

For a vehicle of which air conditioner piping and parts are disas�
sembled for repair or a vehicle with no refrigerant, it needs refriger�
ant leakage test. If it needs re-execution of Recovery due to supply
pressure rise, it may be due to leakage of refrigerant. It should be
executed if the digital low pressure is 0 psi and lower.

1 Start leakage test

Operation

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Enter the device maintenance

Refrigerant Charge is to move a refrigerant from supply cyl�

inder to inside cylinder. If the refrigerant in supply cylinder is
lower than 5 psi, it shows “No refrigerant in supply cylinder”
and stops. Before starting operating, replace the supply re�
frigerant cylinder.

1 Connecting a refrigerant connector.

1.Connect a refrigerant Connect the Charge refrigerant you
transfer nipple to the purchased to the connector and
cylinder(closely stick it
to the connector).
start transferring the refrigerant to
the SpeedCool.

2.Connect a lower For the quick adaptor used

pressure hose(slightly when connecting the hose,
tighten it because con� refer to page 15.
necting the hose may
press O-ring).

Caution of handling refrigerant:

3.Open the re� make sure to wear goggles and
frigerant cylinder gloves every time you handle a
valve(check any
leakage). refrigerant.

2 Check leakage.
Use soapsuds to check any leakage
on the refrigerant connector.
▶Checkpoint when any leakage is
Maintenance found
Turn off the valve and disconnect
it. Check whether the connector’s
rubber ring and cylinder connector
are damaged. If no damage is found,
retry to connect it. If a refrigerant is
still leaking even though the product
is not damaged or in problem, con�
tact your dealer.

3 Upsetting a refrigerant cylinder

Upset a refrigerant cylinder.

▶A supply cylinder should be con�

nected to liquid side(L or LIQUID)
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 Maintenance Control of the Product

4 Press the button to transfer refrigerant.

If pressing the button on the control
℃ panel of the SpeedCool, it shows
maintenance entry display.
Press No.1 button to select Gas/
Purge/Recycle.
Press No.1 button again to select
refrigerant transfer.

5 Start transferring refrigerant.

SpeedCool starts transferring refrigerant
from supply cylinder to inside refrigerant
cylinder.
The amount as much as entered by an
operator is transferred(up to 10kg).
(Example of Setting) 5kg is set
Once 5kg(settting) is set, SpeedCool
stops and indicates the message as pre�
sented in the left figure.
Close the valve on the supply cylinder
and press Start button. Then, it starts
Line Recovery to collect the remaining
refrigerant in it for a minute(5kg and less
is not entered).

The total volume of the refrigerant

volume inside it and the transferred
volume are displayed.

6 Refill completed
Upon the completion of collecting Maintenance
refrigerant, the LCD display shows a
message “Refill completed.”
▶(Example of Setting) if 5kg is set,
it shows about 5,200g; 5kg plus a
(Example of Setting) 5kg is set volume collected from line.

Checkpoint when refrigerant Charge is

not possible
(1) Check whether high/low pressure 7 Work Preparation completed.
valves and inside/supply refrigerant
valves are open. Separate the supply cylinder and
(2) Check whether O-ring on a refriger� store it. You readily start working.
ant transfer valve is pressurized.
(3) Slightly tighten the refrigerant trans�
Now, you can start working.
fer valve when connecting it(to avoid
any leakage)

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■ Purge

When an excessive pressure occurs and rises up to the limit

if uncondensed gas or unknown gas flows into the SpeedCool,
Purge, at the moment, functionally drain the uncondensed gas
from the internal cylinder.
Since the Recovery compressor does not work if the high
pressure switch is ON, air purge execute until when purge
switch OFF. Then, press ‘End’ button and complete the
operation(purge should stop before the cylinder’s pressure
gauge rises up to 100psi).

1 Start purge operation

Maintenance

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■ Recycle

When Moisture Indicator turns yellow, Recycle operation is ex�

ecuted. Recycle operation is also needed when Charge is difficult
due to low pressure of the inside cylinderor presume. For the op�
eration, it is necessary to separate high/low pressure hoses and
turn off high/low pressure valves. The max Recycle time is limited
to 15 minutes(enter 15 minutes and shorter). It is prohibited to
stop the operation during working (if intermediately stopping the
operation, it needs a Recovery operation)

1 Start Recycle

Maintenance

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■ Log Book

It increases workability and protects the system by setting the

operation mode.

Maintenance

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■ Hardware Setup

This function is prepared to maintain the devices including

consumables.

Maintenance

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Problemshooting & Maintenance

■ Problemshooting

1 LCD does not work.

▶Connect an outlet and turn on the
power switch.
▶Check whether the power is
correct.
▶Check whether the harness of
LCD is contact defective.
▶Check trans input/output

2 Recovery is not available

▶Check whether a compressor
works normally.
▶(if "Pressure high" is displayed)
check whether the valve of
internal cylinder is opened.
▶(if "Pressure high" is displayed)
execute air purge.

Maintenance

If a message stating
3 "Over weight" is displayed
▶The inside cylinder is designed not
to execute Recovery operation if 20kg
and more is contained in the cylinder
in order to avoid a risk from impact
and loss of refrigerant. Therefore, if a
message, "Over weight" is displayed,
a refillable cylinder or a another ve�
hicle, charge it supply and execute
Recovery
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4 Charge is not available.

▶If it can not even start Charge,
check the connection.
▶If it stops during Charge, a buzzer
sounds and a message stating
"Start the engine, turn on the air
conditioner and press Start" is
displayed.
▶According to the message, start
the engine, turn on the air
conditioner and press Start.
▶Check whether the valve of the
inside cylinder is open.
▶Check the quick connector.

5 Vacuum operation does not work

▶If a message stating "pressure
Exist Recovery Require"is
displayed, it means that the
pressure rises because the
blocked part of a vehicle is open.
Therefore, execute Recovery and
retry vacuum operation.
▶If a vacuum pump does not work
even though no specific message
is displayed, open the top cover
and check whether a vacuum
pump connector is detached.
Maintenance
Display does not change by
6 pressing buttons.
▶Try to press End key. If it change
Display, check the operation by
pressing a desirable button.
▶Check whether the harness of
keyboard after top cover open.

For the further information about

problemshooting/maintenance,
contact the sales dealer/agent of
HESHBON Co.,Ltd.

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■How to remove the front cover

1 Remove the plastic cover.

▶Release the bolts on the left/right
sides of the front cover and top cov�
er and remove the plastic cover.

2 Remove the top cover

Lift up the back side of the top cover,
pull and lift it up so that the front key
is escaped and pull it backward.

(To reassemble it, align the front,

push it slightly and assemble it ac�
cording to the key part.)

3 Remove the front cover

▶Unscrew the bolt on the center of
front control panel, pull it forward
to detach the right/left wings, lower
them and remove the front hose as�
sembly.
Maintenance (*caution: since a bolt inserted into
resin when initially assembled may get
off, just tighten it until it is smoothly
fixed - Do not forcibly screw it until
the spring washer is pressurized and
gets flat)

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Zero setting of High/Low Pressure gauges
1 Zero setting of high/low
■How to put on top skin(protective plastic)
1 (protective plastic)
For the further information about
problemshooting/maintenance,
contact the sales dealer/agent of
HESHBON Co.,Ltd.
▶ Check whether the pressure of
high/low pressure gauges is lower
than 0(if the pressure is higher than
the specified range, open the high/
low pressure valves and execute
Recovery)
Connect the refrigerant trans�
fer nipple to the low pressure hose
adaptor, open the high/low pres�
sure valves, separate the high/low
pressure hoses from it. Then, if the
needle of the gauge does not move,
cut off(+) the front film using a knife,
adjust the needle within 0 area by
using (-) screw driver, tab the plate
to see whether it changes and close
it with sticky tape and others to avoid
any inflow of impurities.
After separating a connected refrig�
erant transfer nipple and connecting
a separated hose and check whether
there is any leakage from high/low
pressure valves.
How to put on top skin
▶Spread any folded part, align it Maintenance
according to the top lightweight
parts plate and front control panel
and make it tight while pressing any
squeezed part. At a low temperature,
it is helpful to make it tight completely
if using warm blow from a hair drier
and other devices.
Remove the part covered with plas�
tic in the area of the right and left
bolts and fix the bolts according to
the round shape.
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 APPENDIX

■Cautions of Air Condi-

tioner Maintenance
■Table of Air Conditioner
Health-Check List
■Cautions when using a
vacuum pump

※The content in the ap�

pendices are references only
and it may contain errors.
Therefore, for the informa�
tion on vehicles, the mainte�
nance and repair may vary at
the car maker's manual and
discretion of the mechanic.

Parts List may change without notice

if the specifications are changed.
The parts list is prepared, as of April,
2007, by HESHBON Laboratory

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Cautions of Air Conditioner Maintenance

1 Operation sounds from a compressor

Just like an engine, a compressor experience high speed rotation/high
compression, from which an air conditioner may generate operation
sound(noise) and vibration, which may increase due to accumulated
engine load and idle rpm.

2 Cautions when collecting/Charge refrigerant

Since a compressor oil is also collected when collecting refrigerant and
replacing parts(components), the oil should be replenished.

3 Checklist for a vehicle with air conditioner noise problem

1) Check whether noise(operation sound) is originally from the normal
operation of a compressor.
2) Check and adjust the tension of a belt and check any changes in
noise.
3) Determine whether the noise is originated from the expansion valve.
-In case of noise from the expansion valve, check the below 4) and
5); if it still exists, replace the valve.
-Example of expansion valve: intermittent ‘poo’ sound, flowing
water sound from refrigerant ‘shee’ sound
4) Collect refrigerant, check the collected refrigerant volume, make it
vacuum and check any leakage from the system.
5) Insert the specified volume of refrigerant with compressor oil.
※ Cautions of R/O preparation after compressor defect is checked
Describe noise sound, occurrence conditions, collected refrigerant
volume and etc in detail

4 Checklist for a vehicle with air conditioner performance problem

1) Check whether or not a customer complains the normal operation.
2) In case of a vehicle with low wind level, check the air conditioner
filter and if contaminated, explain to a customer that a filter should be
regularly replaced.
3) Check any abnormal pressure level and parts of an air conditioner.
4) Collect refrigerant, check the collected refrigerant volume, make it
vacuum and check any leakage.
5) Refill a specified volume of refrigerant with compressor oil.

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Cautions when using a vacuum pump

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Table of Air Conditioner OK-Check List

■Normal status
Pressure Low pressure : 15 ~ 30 psi / High pressure : 150 ~ 250 psi
Situation Refrigerant gas is good, air conditioning system works normally.

■If refrigerant gas is not circulated

Pressure Low pressure : no pressure (very low) / High pressure : 100 psi(low)
Situation Insufficient cooling performance(not cold). It is often cold.
Causes The expansion valve's hole is blocked(frozen, dust and impurities).
Gas is leaking from the bulb of the expansion valve.
Diagnosis The expansion valve's hole is blocked.
Measures ▶Moisture elimination: make it vacuum again and refill refrigerant.
▶Dust elimination: disassemble the expansion valve and clean it up
with compressed air or replace it with new one.
▶Replace a receiver drier.
▶Gas leakage from the bulb of expansion valve: replace it.

■Compression defect of a compressor

Pressure Low pressure: 40 ~ 60 psi / High pressure: 70 ~ 100 psi
Situation Insufficient cooling performance(not cold).
Causes Leakage inside a compressor.
Diagnosis Compression problem of a compressor(leaking or damaged valve).
Measures Repair and/or replace a compressor.

■Excessive refrigerant gas

Pressure Low pressure: more 30 psi(high) / High pressure: 250psi(high)
Situation Insufficient cooling performance(not cold).
No bubbles around a sight glass
Causes Excessive refrigerant gas. Bad cooling performance of a condenser
Diagnosis Refrigerant is excessively refilled inside the air conditioner
Bad cooling performance of a condenser. Defective condenser
pin/cooling fan.
Measures Discharge refrigerant gas.
Clean up the condenser and check the cooling fan belt.

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■If refrigerant gas is insufficient

Pressure Low pressure : 8 ~ 15 psi / High pressure : 80 ~ 150 psi
Situation Cooling performance is low(the outlet of vent is not cool)
Bubbles around sight glass
Causes - Expansion valve's hole is blocked.
- Receiver drier is blocked.
- Leakage of air conditioning system's refrigerant gas
Diagnosis Insufficient or leaking refrigerant
Measures Repair a point leaking refrigerant and refill refrigerant
Repair and/or replace the expansion valve and receiver driver

■Air is mixed inside the system

Pressure Low pressure: 30 psi(high) / High pressure : 280 psi(high)
Situation Insufficient cooling performance. When touching the low pressure
pipe, can not feel cold.
Causes Air is mixed into the air conditioning system.
Diagnosis Bad vacuum operation of an air conditioning system.
Measures Charge refrigerant by re-collecting and making it vacuum.
Contaminated condenser oil : clean up and replace
Replace a receiver drier.

■Moisture is mixed inside the system

Pressure Low pressure: lower than 15psi but excessively trembling.
High pressure: 70 ~ 150 (low or excessively trembling)
Situation Air conditioner’s cooling conditions is cool or not periodically.
Gauge pressure often drops and returns to the normal pressure.
Causes Because of air mixed into the air conditioning system, the expansion
valve is often frozen.
Diagnosis Receiver drier is excessively saturated.
Moisture is frozen around the expansion valve.
Measures Charge refrigerant by re-collecting and making it vacuum.
Replace a receiver drier.

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